Dirty \Dirt"y\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dirtied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dirtying}.] 1. To foul; to make filthy; to soil; as, to dirty the clothes or hands. [1913 Webster] 2. To tarnish; to sully; to scandalize; -- said of reputation, character, etc. [1913 Webster]